A day-long event made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Grand Rapids history. Presented by area historians and members of historical and cultural organizations, topics are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West Michigan. Topics include:
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Lawrence C. Earle is Grand Rapids’ First Artist
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African American Women in Turn-of-the-Twentieth Century Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids and the Holocaust
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Evening Entertainment in Grand Rapids, 1940-1970
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School Gardening Programs in Progressive Era Grand Rapids
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WWII: When Patriotism Was the Norm